Toward Routine Autonomous Measurement and Interpretation of Optical Variability in Coastal Waters

Abstract

Optical measurements can be used for describing oceanographic processes and for developing predictive models. However, a great deal of time and expertise is required for quality control, data management, and interpretation of results. The full potential of optical observation technology for oceanography will be realized only when appropriate measurements can be made routinely, with automatic generation of robust interpretations. Toward that end, our long-term goal is to broaden the utility of radiometric measurements (upwelling radiance and downwelling irradiance) in coastal waters so that turnkey systems can be developed for the generation of derived data, suitable for use by nonexperts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA628015

Entities

People

  • John J. Cullen
  • Marlon R. Lewis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bering Sea
  • Cell Size
  • Data Management
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Measurement
  • Nova Scotia
  • Observation
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Optical Detection
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Radiation
  • Ultraviolet Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Coastal Oceanography